LOCALS 2027 - ARTIST CALL OUT

OPEN CALL FOR AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS! - LOCALS 2027

2027 marks the 10th anniversary of LOCALS, Outré Gallery's annual invitational exhibition celebrating Australian artists, and we're planning our biggest show yet!

We've already confirmed over 150 artists for this special anniversary exhibition, made up of artists we've worked with over the years, alongside others whose work we've been following and admiring.

But we know there are plenty of incredible artists out there whose work we haven't discovered yet!

So, for the first time, we're opening up 5 additional places for artists who are new to us!

WHO CAN APPLY?

We're welcoming submissions from Australian artists working across painting, illustration, sculpture and mixed media.

While we're excited to discover new artists and fresh perspectives, we're particularly interested in work that aligns with Outré Gallery's distinctive aesthetic and curatorial direction.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Simply email us links to your Instagram account, website or wherever you showcase your artwork online.

EMAIL: info@outregallery.com

SUBJECT: LOCALS 2027 SUBMISSION

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 22 NOVEMBER 2026

There are no submission or entry fees.

To help us manage submissions, we kindly ask that you do not send physical portfolios, email attachments or Instagram DMs.

We'll review all submissions and select five artists to join LOCALS 2027. Due to the expected volume of submissions, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We're looking forward to discovering some new talent and welcoming a few new faces to Outré Gallery for this special anniversary exhibition!